Hornets 'comfortable' with Miles Bridges returning to team despite alleged domestic violence

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The Charlotte Hornets released a statement ahead of Miles Bridges' return to the court Friday.

Bridges, who has been involved in multiple domestic violence cases, including one that remains active, has served a 30-game NBA suspension. The league gave Bridges credit for 20 games of his suspension from last season, when he did not play at all. He did not attend the team's first 10 games this season.

"Miles Bridges is eligible to return to our active roster on Friday after serving his NBA suspension," the team said in a statement Thursday. 

"We are comfortable with Miles returning to play based on our current understanding of the facts of the recent allegations and remain in contact with the NBA as that matter proceeds through the court process."

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Miles Bridges of the Charlotte Hornets reacts during the second half against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena April 13, 2022, in Atlanta.  (Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

Hornets head coach Steve Clifford also addressed Bridges’ return, saying he expects a "significant" role for the 25-year-old. 

"The big thing for me, obviously, is two years ago he was the high scorer, high rebounder," Clifford explained. "Since he’s been here, he’s had a great attitude. He’s been a terrific worker. He is a great teammate, and he’s a really, really good player. He’s got himself in good shape, and he’ll play a big role right away."

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Bridges added, "I know a lot of people feel some type of way about me being back, and I understand that. It’ll be a while